What are you reading? 2024 Version

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Maureen wrote: "I loved that book.The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter"

With all the 4 and 5 star ratings from my Goodreads friends will need to bump this up on my reading list :)

[Thomas]

I read Bad Boy Brawly Brown by Walter Mosley It is book 7 in the Easy Rawlins series. Easy is an unofficial PI in the LA black community. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
Set in 1963 LA.

[Chris]

Alice wrote: "I finished The Lighthouse Keeper's Daughter by Hazel Gayner Good dual time period book set in 1838 and 1938. Depicts importance of the Lighthouse keeper"

I loved this book!

[Tiziana]

A Gentleman Fallen on Hard Times by Grace Burrowes

Very nice cozy mystery set in regency era ( BOOK #1 of "The Lord Julian Mysteries" )
Here is my 4 stars ( actually 4.5 ) review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

The Solitary Sparrow by Lorraine Norwood

It takes some time to get into this indie novel, and it has some flaws as well, but overall, it does offer an interesting plot.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Chris]

Just finished The Four Seasons: A Novel of Vivaldi's Venice by Laura Corona. Her 2008 debut novel set in Venice in the early 18th century. It follows the lives of 2 sisters who were abandoned to be raised in the Ospedale della Pieta which was famous for its musicians. Maddelena excels at the violin and is tutored at one point by Vivaldi; her sister Chiaretta develops a beautiful voice. Wonderful peek at Venice.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

finished Arrows of the Queen and Ready Player One. Going back to Love ad Lib

[Thomas]

I read The Women of the Copper Country by Mary Doria Russell It is story of a 1913 copper miners strike in Michigan, I rated 4.5 stars rounded down. My review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Vā: Stories by Women of the Moana by various Polynesian woman writers.

An astounding anthology featuring 38 women of Polynesian heritage. I adore this cover!
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tammy]

I love this series. Book 3 Empress of the Seven Hills byKate Quinn

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Finished Goodnight from London by Jennifer Robson. Rated 3 stars. Read on Libby Kindle while listening on Libby Audio. Excellent audio narration by Saskia Maarleveld. She's one of my favorite voice narrators

Even though the storyline of a female American journalist reporting on WWII events from London felt somewhat predictable, I still enjoyed this read.

[Thomas]

I read The Bishop’s Villa by Sacha Naspini It is historical fiction, set in a small village in WWII Italy. My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tiziana]

In my opinion something to avoid:
The Royal Enigma: Modern Heart, Medieval Love by Eliane Kensington

my 1 star very very short review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham

A charming old-world clean romance. I don't often pick up romance books, but make an exception for a few authors. Rachel Fordham is one of them.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tiziana]

BOOK #2 in the nice series named : The Lord Julian Mysteries.
It's a light mystery set in Regency era England

A Gentleman of Dubious Reputation by Grace Burrowes

Here is my 4 full stars review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer

While this is getting mixed reviews, it actually worked pretty well for me. Don't expect a faithful Narnia retelling. Great for portal fantasy lovers.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Finished Arabella by Georgette Heyer. Rated 3 stars. Delightful Regency romance published in 1949 in the style of Jane Austen.

[PattyMacDotComma]

I generally prefer reading to listening, but audio done well can add a lot to a story. WWII - Churchill (not really him, of course)

Darkness Visible by Arvind Ethan David is like a full-blown radio play, part of Audible's Earworm series of short stories. Very entertaining.
My review of Darkness Visible

[Tammy]

Finishing off this great series Lady of the Eternal City byKate Quinn

[PattyMacDotComma]

I am not alone in saying that C.S. Harris never disappoints and never misses a beat in the action, history, and human stories of England in the early 1800s. Who Slays the Wicked is terrific.
My review of Who Slays The Wicked

[Cheryl A]

I'm a little late to the "book a day" party, but I think I figured it out!! Why it took so long to realize that I could listen to books while crocheting and sewing, I'll never know. Just finished Murder at Morrington Hall - a cute little historical cozy - and it only took one day. Listened while crafting, read a print copy while eating and taking breaks. It helps when the narrator is good - tried it on the next library book, but the narration isn't quite to my liking, so I'll stick to print on that one.

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Cheryl A wrote: "I'm a little late to the "book a day" party, but I think I figured it out!! Why it took so long to realize that I could listen to books while crocheting and sewing, I'll never know. Just finished [..."

Cheryl, A good audio narrator makes all the difference! I've even set up shelves here on Goodreads for my favorite narrators. Like you I was hesitant to try Audio although now glad I learned a new way to read. Happy reading & listening!

[Tiziana]

Medicus by Ruth Downie

A light mystery set in ancient Britannia when it was under the conquest of the Roman Empire.


My 3 stars review : https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Murder in Punch Lane by Jane Sullivan

With such a stunning cover and title, I expected far more from this Aussie murder mystery based on true facts. it wasn't bad, but it certainly could have done better.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

I enjoyed Percival Everett's reimagining of the slave Jim as James, fleeing to freedom on the mighty Mississippi with Huckleberry Finn. I think Mark Twain might have enjoyed it, too.
My review of James

[Pippa]

Just added to my TBR - it sounds such a good story and has some amazing endorsements - likened to Edgar Allan Poe!

[Alice]

I finished a very good HF book Three Words for Goodbye by Hazel Gaynor and Heather Webb. Set in 1937, Long Island, Paris, Venice and Vienna. A story of two sisters Journey very good.

[Jayme(theghostreader)]

Reading Swan Song

[Carolyn]

The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger is a masterful novel of a small town struggling to recover from the prejudice and trauma caused by war.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Alice]

I finished The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson. Set in 1919 England. Lots of issues covered as England recovers from War and Spanish Flu. Very good read.

[~☆~Autumn]

Abigail wrote: "I am reading Mary Stewart’s next-to-last novel, The Prince and the Pilgrim, set in the Arthurian era (basically, the sixth century). Just finished reading [book:Romantic Outlaws: The ..."

Oh, I sure hope to find a copy of that as I have read most all her books as they are best. I own about 9 of them.

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Alice wrote: "I finished The Hazelbourne Ladies Motorcycle and Flying Club by Helen Simonson. Set in 1919 England. Lots of..."

Alice; Glad you liked this. Long wait at Libby. Loved Major Pettigrew's Last Stand and The Summer Before the War!

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Finished The Jane Austen Project by Kathleen A. Flynn. Historical fiction/Time Travel. Rated 4 stars. Read on Libby Kindle while listening to Libby audio. Excellent narration by Saskia Maarleveld.
Link to my spoiler free review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Wendy]

Carolyn wrote: " The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger is a masterful novel of a small town struggling to recover from the prejudi..."

Carolyn wrote: " The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger is a masterful novel of a small town struggling to recover from the prejudi..." it is a great read.

[Tiziana]

Dark Deceit by Cathie Dunn

It's a medieval adventure novel set in 1140s Gloucester and Normandy while Stephen and Matilda were fighting for the throne of England

MY REVIEW HERE :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[PattyMacDotComma]

Somewhat more modern history, although it began many generations ago.

I had no idea that The Cold Cold Ground was set in the time and place where Adrian McKinty grew up - Belfast during The Troubles. It's the first of his Detective Sean Duffy series. I read book 6 and wanted to see where Duffy started. Glad I did.
My Review of The Cold Cold Ground

[Thomas]

I read A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman It is set in the present day, with flashbacks explaining events in Ove's life. I recommend this book. My 5 star review. https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

Thomas wrote: "I read A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman It is set in the present day, with flashbacks explaining events in Ove's life. I recommend this book. My 5 star review. h..."

It's a fabulous book. Glad you loved it as well. :)

[Thomas]

Rosh wrote: "Thomas wrote: "I read A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman It is set in the present day, with flashbacks explaining events in Ove's life. I recommend this book. My 5..."
Thanks Rosh

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Finished Jane and the Unpleasantness at Scargrave Manor #1 Jane Austen historical mystery by Stephanie Barron. Rated 4 stars.
Link to my short spoiler free review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Rachel]

Silence of the Chagos: A Novel by Shenaz Patel* (Mauritius) ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ my review

[Beth]

The Girls of Atomic City: The Untold Story of the Women Who Helped Win World War II, by Denise Kiernan.

[Thomas]

I saw this list of HF books recommended by Kristin Hannah https://www.timesnownews.com/lifestyl...
I have read:
Lilac Girls My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
The Book Thief which was made into a movie. I read it before I started writing reviews, but rated it 4 stars.
The Nightingale My 4 star review https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Carolyn]

A Divine Fury by D.V. Bishop is an excellent addition to this historical mystery series set in Renaissance Italy.

review: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Leona]

The Widow Spy by Megan Campisi. During the Civil War,

[Rosh ~catching up slowly~]

The Rescue Sisters by Elaine Whiteford

A historical fiction with an uncommon topic. I expected a grittier read, but it was decent nonetheless.
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Tammy]

Currently reading The Queen of the Damned by Anne Rice and The Bride byJulie Garwood

[Peggyzbooksnmusic]

Finished The Light Years #1 Cazalet family saga by Elizabeth Jane Howard. This is a 5 volume historical fiction series set in England from late 1930's to early 1950's. Rated 4 stars. Think I'm going to become very attached to this family!
Link to my spoiler free review:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...

[Janice]

I am currently reading: Anxious People by Fredrik Backman, 1 Peter (Bible #60), ESV and Genesis

[Tiziana]

A lovely mystery-romance set in Victorian era London ( book #2 in Crime and Passion series ).

Letters to a Lover by Mary Lancaster

Mystery and romance both well developed with a satisfying happy ending !

Here is my 5 full stars review :
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...